You're right - execution is everything. We CAN help with it but the founder owns the idea and the execution. We take responsibility for all things tech and product.
Design, build, update, maintain. Your engineering department. For free.
The equity % depends on how complicated the product is to build and maintain.
In line with what you would assign to a tech co-founder I think...
Hi! you're right about one thing - I have seen a LOT of people get ripped off when trying to build their product.
my dad got fleeced as well.
kinda why I wanted to create something that provides a real chance to people who def have great ideas and the experience to know exactly what the solution needs to look like.
but are just stuck because they can't convince an engineer to become their technical co-founder to start it with them
and do not have tens of thousands in $ savings to throw at their ideas.
Seems like (someone correct me if I'm wrong) the "network" part is about how users can have profiles and use these profiles as their portfolio. So a network of people/ providers.
Also, the SaaS part seems just thrown in there, like ketchup on French food.
Hey Alanna! LOVING your story. its so genuine and raw. it shows that it isn't easy and persistence + constantly learning are key.
I'd love to host you on a podcast series I've started specifically focused on bootstrapped founders, starting side-hustles, and their stories of the early days.
Even though your post answers most of them, hearing them from you would be fantastic.
let me know if that'd be of interest.
Sending lots of good vibes, and telling my north-of-the-border -mom-friends about FridaysOff!